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Bosnian Brothers Cruise Sarajevo in Iconic ‘Only Fools and Horses’ Van

They brought the yellow three-wheeled van to Sarajevo to boost visibility for their Only Fools & Horses–inspired appliances shop

Tarik Fatic along with his brother Mirnes drives the Reliant Regal, an exact copy of the famous BBC TV show "Only Fools and Horses" iconic yellow car in Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
Tarik Fatic, one of the owners of "Only fools and horses ltd." home appliance store, brings a fan to a customer in Hadzici, suburb of Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
Tarik Fatic, left, and his brother Mirnes pose for a photo next to the Reliant Regal, an exact copy of the famous BBC TV show "Only Fools and Horses" iconic yellow car in Hadzici, suburb of Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)
Mirnes Fatic, one of the owners of "Only fools and horses ltd." home appliance store, smiles during an interview for the Associated Press in Hadzici, suburb of Sarajevo, Bosnia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Armin Durgut)

Overview

  • Tarik, 33, and Mirnes Fatic, 38, imported the Reliant Regal replica from Manchester six months ago and overcame registration hurdles to launch it as a roaming billboard.
  • Their Only Fools and Horses Brothers Mucke company employs dozens of staff and operates a large showroom on the outskirts of Sarajevo.
  • The siblings named their venture after the sitcom and compare their trading of home appliances to the Trotters’ wheeling and dealing.
  • Known locally as Mucke, the series has maintained its popularity in Bosnia since the 1980s, reflecting shared experiences of economic hardship.
  • Sarajevo residents frequently wave, photograph and honk at the bright yellow van, underscoring its appeal as both a marketing tool and cultural icon.